Jeep Grand Cherokee User guide

User Guide

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2014

Grand Cherokee

Includes SRT

14WK741-926-AA

Grand Cherokee

Eleventh Edition

User Guide

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in

a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends

that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature

that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices

such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or

other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and

could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous

and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you ﬁnd yourself

unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the

road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces

prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is

always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are

less sharp, your reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired

when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

WARNING!

If you are the ﬁrst registered retail owner of

your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary

printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/

Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling

1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)

or by contacting your dealer.

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly

acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient

reference source for common questions. However, it is not

a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance

procedures and important safety messages, please consult

your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals and

other Warning Labels in your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your

vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help

personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.),

www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Jeep dealer.

Important:

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features

of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,

Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and

Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside

Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

We hope you ﬁnd it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by

visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep

®

is a registered trademark of FCA

Driving and Alcohol:

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your

driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below

the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC ......3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ...................10

REMOTE START ...............11

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........11

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......15

SEATBELT ..................15

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............16

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............17

FRONT SEATS ................21

REAR SEATS .................24

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 25

HEATED STEERING WHEEL .......26

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ................... 27

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........29

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............31

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM

LEVER .....................32

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS .... 33

SPEED CONTROL ..............33

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 35

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

WITHMITIGATION .............37

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........39

PADDLE SHIFT MODE ...........40

FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ......40

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCHSCREEN ...............41

PARKSENSE

®

FRONT AND REAR PARK

ASSIST ....................44

PARKVIEW

®

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . 45

BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........45

POWER SUNROOF ............. 46

WIND BUFFETING .............49

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 50

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 52

Uconnect

®

ACCESS .............53

Uconnect

®

5.0 ................68

Uconnect

®

8.4A ...............77

Uconnect

®

8.4AN .............. 97

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

CONTROLS .................119

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .............. 119

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......120

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink

®

) ................122

POWER INVERTER ............124

POWER OUTLETS .............125

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

(4WD OPERATION)

QUADRA-TRAC I

®

FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE ....................127

QUADRA-TRAC II

®

/QUADRA-DRIVE II

®

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........127

SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............129

QUADRA-LIFT™ ..............130

HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT

CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL . . 132

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ......133

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........137

SRT

PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........142

SELEC-TRACK™ ..............143

SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ....144

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 147

DIESEL

DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ..........148

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURES ...............148

DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER

SEPARATOR ................ 150

EXHAUST REGENERATION .......151

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........152

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGEN-

CIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........156

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ...................156

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 164

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....164

BATTERY LOCATION ...........171

JUMP-STARTING .............171

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .......173

MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED . . 174

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....175

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....176

CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....176

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ...........177

ADDING FUEL ...............178

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........180

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE

VERSION .................. 184

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – DIESEL

VERSION .................. 188

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE

ENGINE ...................191

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL

ENGINE ...................202

FUSES ....................207

TIRE PRESSURES .............210

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 210

EXTERIOR BULBS ............212

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 213

FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................213

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED .................213

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......214

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN

THEUNITEDSTATES ...........215

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR

®

...................216

FAQ’s

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 217

INDEX

..................219

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it

represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen-

tials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new FCA US LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control

under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a

substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive

carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your

eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your

eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are

either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description

of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this

vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are

not available on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in

design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products

without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously

manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the

important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate

and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information

which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD

also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the

Uconnect

®

Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional

DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s

kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

FCA US LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By

converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information

for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and

lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

3

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed

to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal

lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase

the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and

accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interfer-

ence with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of

control of the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/gear

selector.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply

the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and

possible injury or damage.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Rollover Warning

• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of

vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity

than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of

off-road applications.

• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the

higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some

other vehicles may not.

• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that

can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result

in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

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• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of

severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more

likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase

the risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the

vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and

accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interfer-

ence with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of

control of the vehicle.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always

apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement

and possible injury or damage.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or

chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless

Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of

your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the

situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks

of FCA US LLC.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

5

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Headlight Switch pg. 31

2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 119

3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 32

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 9

5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8

6. Speed Control pg. 33

7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 13

8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 50

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

6

9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 41

10. Switch Panel

• ParkSense

®

pg. 44

• ECO On pg. 40

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 159

11. Electronic Shifter pg. 39

12. Emergency Brake Pedal

13. Hood Release pg. 177

14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 178

15. Power Mirrors

16. Power Windows

17. Power Window Locks

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

7

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light **

- Oil Pressure Warning Light **

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light **

- Air Bag Warning Light **

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light **

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) **

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indi-

cator Light *

(See page 156 for more information.)

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8

Indicators

-Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator *

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator *

- Vehicle Security Indicator *

- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

- Hill Descent Control Indicator *

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator *

* If equipped

** Bulb Check with Key On

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

9

KEY FOB

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not

change with the push of a button, the key

fob may have a low or dead battery. In this

situation, a back up method can be used

to operate the ignition switch. Put the

nose side of the key fob (side opposite of

the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE

START/STOP button and push to operate

the ignition switch.

Locking And Unlocking The

Doors/Liftgate

• Push the LOCK button once to lock all

the doors and the liftgate.

• Push the UNLOCK button once to un-

lock the driver’s door only and twice

within five seconds to unlock all the

doors and liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock

on the first push of the UNLOCK button.

Refer to Programmable Features in the Electronics section of this guide.

Power Liftgate

• Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds to power

open/close the Power Liftgate. If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being

power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

• Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pushing the LIFTGATE switch located on

the left rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. Pushing once will close the

liftgate only. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Panic Alarm

• Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the

panic alarm off.

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic

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10

REMOTE START

• Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m)

of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the

driver's door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.

With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the

ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button after two

consecutive timeouts.

NOTE:

For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to “Things To Know Before Starting Your

Vehicle” located in your Diesel Supplement.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Mon-

oxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed

when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start

System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be

severely injured or killed.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's

door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well

as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.

To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:

With a Passive Entry RKE transmitter

within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door

handle, grab the driver's front door

handle to unlock the driver's door auto-

matically. The interior door panel lock

knob will raise when the door is unlocked.

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To Lock The Vehicle:

Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle.

With one of the vehicles Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fobs located outside the

vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the

door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could

unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab

hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st

Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, refer to the Uconnect

®

System settings

in your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this

guide for further information.

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock

when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” is pro-

grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select

between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, refer to

the Uconnect

®

System settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or

Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power

door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three

times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pushing the RKE LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can

lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check

if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting

and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless

Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front

door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

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Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

• To Lock The Liftgate — With a Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter

within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push

the passive entry lock button located

to the right of electronic liftgate

handle.

• To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The

liftgate passive entry unlock feature is

built into the electronic liftgate

handle. With a Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m)

of the liftgate, push the electronic

release switch to open the liftgate.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD

for further information.

Engine Starting/Stopping

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not

change with the push of a button, the key

fob may have a low or dead battery. In this

situation, a back up method can be used

to operate the ignition switch. Put the

nose side of the key fob (side opposite of

the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE

START/STOP button and push to operate

the ignition switch.

Starting

Perform the following starting procedure

with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-

mitter inside the vehicle:

1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If

the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button

again.

Electronic Release Switch Location

1 — Electronic Release Switch

2 — Lock Button Location

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13

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).

3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the

OFF position.

NOTE:

If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE

START/STOP button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above

5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions With Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission

in PARK or NEUTRAL).

Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC

position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the

ON/RUN position.

• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the

OFF position.

NOTE:

If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/

RUN (engine not running) position and

the transmission is in PARK, the system

will automatically time out after 30 min-

utes of inactivity and the ignition is re-

turned to the OFF position.

Accessory Positions

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for

unauthorized operation.

When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled. The

Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals repeatedly for three

minutes. If the disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors,

ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an

additional 15 minutes.

To A r m

Cycle the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the button display indi-

cates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Push the power door lock switch while the

door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located

outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door

handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds

before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the

vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab

the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless

Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the

vehicle).

SEAT BELT

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in

the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too

tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of

sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting

on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.

You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.

The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move

too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

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A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged

parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat

belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent

retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning

devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a

collision.

A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are

not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other

passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others

in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR

BAGS

This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as

a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag

is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air

Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words

SRS AIR BAG are embossed on the air bag covers.

Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-

menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,

including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected

to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to

protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide

enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag mounted in

the instrument panel below the steering column and a Knee Bolster mounted below

the glove compartment. The Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag provides

enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag

during a frontal impact.

If the Air Bag Warning Light

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-

mental Restraint System (SRS).

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WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.

The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions,

the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have

air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front

Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need

room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering

wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-

Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or

window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely

injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in

another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer

immediately.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if

available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in

the rear seats rather than in the front.

Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small

children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted

for ignoring it.

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–

SEATCHECK (1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional

information:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

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LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,

which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.

• You may use the LATCH anchorage

system until the combined weight of

the child and the child restraint is

65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and

tether anchor instead of the LATCH

system once the combined weight is

more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

•

The lower anchorages are round

bars that are found at the rear of the

seat cushion where it meets the seat-

back, below the anchorage symbols on

the seatback. They are just visible

when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel

them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

•

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating

position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages

behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this

will expose the top tether strap anchorages. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops

located on the load floor as tether anchorages.

WARNING!

Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. This

position is not approved for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments.

You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center

seating position.

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